Lake Drummond is located in the middle of Great Dismal Swamp and it’s one of only two natural lakes in Virginia. Despite various theories, its origin remains unknown. The hike consists of 9 miles (round trip) along Washington Ditch - this time of year is a good (mosquito free) time to do it. We’ll meet at 1 pm at the parking lot near by the trail head. The hike will take about 4 hours. The trail head location is 36.644147, -76.546619.

From Tidewater area: Driving I-264 W, take exit 13A to merge onto US 58 towards Suffolk, merge onto US 58 Business, turn left to E Washington St., left to White Marsh Rd. and left onto Washington Ditch Rd. which will bring you to the parking lot near by the trail head.

From Richmond area: Driving US 460 E, merge onto US-13 S/US-58 W, turn right onto Carolina Rd., left onto Babbtown Rd., left onto White Marsh Rd. and right onto Washington Ditch Rd. which will bring you to the parking lot near by the trail head.

From NE area of North Carolina: Driving US-158, turn onto Co Rd. 1002/Folly Rd., right onto NC-32 N, continue onto Carolina Rd. right onto Babbtown Rd., left onto White Marsh Rd. and right onto Washington Ditch Rd. which will bring you to the parking lot near by the trail head.